Speedrunning vs Video games
Speedrunning and video games have 86% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Speedrunning | Video games |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 5 hours a week | 5 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $30 | $30 |
Choose speedrunning if
- More rhythmic and repetitive
- More of the same each time
- More fiddly, precise work
About $30 to start, then about $5 a month.
Choose video games if
- Less repetitive
- Something different each time
- Less fiddly
About $30 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Speedrunning: About $30 to start, then about $5 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Video games: Gaming Headset Full cost breakdown